Louis and Phyllis Friedman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTowson, Maryland · EIN 52-1953450 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$24.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | L&p friedman building | $300,000 |
| Stevenson University | Stevenson, MD | P c friedman concert hall | $200,000 |
| Assistance Ctr of Towson Churches | Towson, MD | Purchase new building | $100,000 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | Dept. of physical med & rehab | $61,000 |
| Carson Scholars Fund | Towson, MD | Reading room projects | $55,000 |
| Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation | Bel Air, MD | Emergency dept reception area | $50,000 |
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | Patient rooms | $40,000 |
| Jewish Comm Ctr of Gr Baltimore | Owings Mills, MD | J camps | $30,000 |
| Associated Jewish Charities | Baltimore, MD | Operations | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Harford Co | Bel Air, MD | Stack & store harford community fund | $25,000 |
| Univ of Md Baltimore Foundation | Baltimore, MD | R fuld nephrology endowment | $25,000 |
| Univ of Md School of Social Work | Baltimore, MD | Student support | $25,000 |
| Animal Rescue New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Boys' Latin School of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Art room, smith hall | $10,000 |
| Carson Scholars Fund | Towson, MD | Annual banquet | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center | Baltimore, MD | L&p friedman fund | $10,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Baltimore, MD | Lawyers campaign against hunger | $10,000 |
| Chai Comprehensive Housing Assist | Baltimore, MD | Operations | $6,225 |
| Chizuk Amuno Congregation | Baltimore, MD | Operations | $5,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Operations | $5,000 |
| Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | L&p friedman child life fund | $5,000 |
| Beth Am Synagogue | Baltimore, MD | Open doors annual fund | $2,500 |
| Bolton Street Synagogue | Baltimore, MD | M zabner youth education fund | $2,500 |
| Francis S Key Elemmid School PTO | Baltimore, MD | Annual campaign | $2,500 |
| Maryland SPCA | Baltimore, MD | Operations | $2,500 |
| Santa's Helpers Anonymous | Phoenix, MD | Operations | $2,500 |
| University of Md School of Law | Baltimore, MD | Operations | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Operations | $750 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson University | Stevenson, MD | P c friedman concert hall | $800,000 |
| Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation | Bel Air, MD | Emergency dept reception area | $100,000 |
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | Patient rooms | $80,000 |
| Boys' Latin School of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Art room, smith hall | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,027,475 | 33 |
| 2024 | $794,000 | 44 |
| 2023 | $750,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620669349100002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1953450
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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